BlackBerry PlayBook Destroys Apple iPad In Browser Comparison Video

RIM just released a video comparing the browser on the BlackBerry PlayBook to the Apple iPad, and as you might expect, the PlayBook performs exceptionally well. It seems like they’re nitpicking a little big in the Acid3 test, but between load times, Flash support, and HTML5-based animation quality, it’s hard to argue with the PlayBook.

The PlayBook is RIM’s first tablet, and is armed to the teeth with high-end hardware: dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 7-inch 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera on the back, 3 megapixel camera on the front for video conferencing, Wi-Fi, 3G via tethering to a BlackBerry smartphone, and HDMI-out. It also runs a brand new operating system by QNX which specializes in high-fidelity graphics, low power consumption, multitasking, and stability. Overall, the PlayBook is a hot little package, and will be landing sometime in February for between $300 and $500. As is, it can soundly compete with the Samsung Galaxy Tab, though it might have a tough time with iPad if having a big screen is a high priority.

As awesome as this looks for BlackBerry, the browser is just one aspect of either device, however significant it may be. The iPad still has a distinct advantage of an established and popular third-party application market, and considering RIM’s current footing in App World, they’ll have some catching up to do. Regardless, I’m still looking forward to the PlayBook’s release, and after seeing this video, it’s pretty much guaranteed that I’m getting one.

Nice try. You might be able to fooll the average person, but you failed to prove that both units were using the indentical wifi-connetion. Anyone who uses wifi knows that depening on your wifi the speed at which webpages load will be impacted. RIM is on it’s way out, everyone except for BB knows that.

http://twitter.com/BambiBlue Bambi Blue

Lolz. Smells like fear.

Anonymous

Right on

Emlyy15

indeed!

Tumbleweed roller

Let’s see how things run with the iOS 4.2 version of Mobile Safari before coming to any conclusions.!!

Anonymous

You just don’t get it. We don’t care how it compares to any form of apple crapple. I’ve had 5 apple computers and ipods, but I’m done with the arrogant company and its near demonic CEO. Playbook rocks and I’m getting one. Apple Free as of August 2010 and loving it

http://blogs.blackberry.com Douglas tr0n Soltys

Simon buddy,

Thanks for the post and the link love. Glad that you’re excited about our “hot little package”! We’ve seen plenty of action in the RIM developer community which tells us the PlayBook won’t be starved for apps come launch. The incentive of a free PlayBook for all accepted apps hasn’t hurt (http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/10/blackberry-playbook-apps/). Stay tuned for more posts on PlayBook!